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Set up ChatGPT

Connect it once, check it for free, then switch to Work for a whole client case.

  1. 1.

    Open Settings, then Plugins. Click Browse directory.

    ChatGPT Settings on the Plugins page, with the Browse directory button at the top right. (opens full size in a new tab)
  2. 2.

    On the next page, click Add, then Add custom MCP server (MCP links an AI app to a tool).

    ChatGPT plugin directory with the Add menu open and Add custom MCP server in it. (opens full size in a new tab)
  3. 3.

    Name it Annuities Genius. Paste the address under Connection. Check I understand and want to continue, then click Create as a plugin.

    https://app.annuitiesgenius.com/mcp

    Select the text and copy it.

    The Add custom MCP server form in ChatGPT with the name Annuities Genius and the address https://app.annuitiesgenius.com/mcp filled in. (opens full size in a new tab)
  4. 4.

    Click Connect Annuities Genius. Sign in to Annuities Genius if asked, then click Authorize ChatGPT.

    The page is titled ChatGPT wants to access your Annuities Genius account.

  5. 5.

    Check it for free. In a new chat, click +, pick Annuities Genius and send this question.

    tell me which account you're connected to and what you can do for me.

    Select the text and copy it.

    ChatGPT names your account. Looking up your own data is free.

    New ChatGPT chat with the + menu open and Annuities Genius in the list. (opens full size in a new tab)
  6. 6.

    For a whole client case, switch from Chat to Work at the top.

    The box now says Work with ChatGPT.

    ChatGPT switched to Work at the top; the message box now says Work with ChatGPT. (opens full size in a new tab)
  7. 7.

    Type @ and pick Annuities Genius. Click the model name and pick GPT-6.1 Sol for the fullest answers.

    GPT-6.1 Terra is quicker.

    ChatGPT in Work mode with the model list open and GPT-6.1 Sol selected. (opens full size in a new tab)
You're done when Annuities Genius shows in blue in the Work box.
Watch out: On ChatGPT Business, an admin or owner has to add it. On Enterprise or Edu, an admin may need to allow it for you.
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